Is It
True that I Can Get Another Six Years in H-1B Status after Leaving U.S.
for One Year?

Dr. William:

I
am close to finish my six year limit in H-1B status. Is it true
that I can get another six years in H-1B status after leaving U.S. for one year?
Thank you very much for your kindly help and answer.

Answer:

It is true that you can get another six years in
H-1B status after leaving U.S. for at least one year. Upon reaching the end of
six years in H-1B status, you may depart the U.S. for a full year, and become
eligible for another six years of H-1B status.

However, you will become subject to the yearly
H-1B quota again. Thus, it is very likely that you may spend more than a year
abroad as a result of the H-1B quota. Also, your U.S. employer can not file the
new H-1B petition for you until you can show that you are out of the U.S. for at
least one year.